U.S. Forest Service · Daniel Boone National Forest · KY

Twin Knobs Campground

TWIN KNOBS CAMPGROUNDPhoto · U.S. Forest Service
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
208Sites
70 ftMax rig

The place

Nestled on the shores of Cave Run Lake, this camp is part of the larger Twin Knobs Recreation Area. There are more than 200 sites spread out over 10 loops under a dense forest of mixed conifer and deciduous trees. The recreation area includes two reservable group picnic areas. Group camping is also available. Recreation Summer amphitheater programs and scheduled campground activities provide family fun and entertainment. The campground also has volleyball courts, basketball hoops and horseshoe pits. There is a boat ramp and beach. Keep reading

Popular lake activities include fishing, swimming, motor boating, windsurfing, sailing and water skiing. Scenic foot trails include the 2.5-mile Twin Knobs Shoreline Trail and the 1.5-mile Knob Overlook Trail. Facilities There is a variety of different camp sites that include paved spurs that can accommodate any size RV, picnic tables, fire rings and grills. Some sites have electric hookups. Facilities include bathhouses with showers, drinking water and flush toilets. The bathhouses and some picnic areas are accessible. Natural Features The Daniel Boone National Forest embraces some of the most rugged terrain west of the Appalachian Mountains. The forest lies within the Cumberland Plateau, where steep forested slopes, sandstone cliffs and narrow ravines characterize the land in this region. Cave Run Lake is in the Cumberland District in the northernmost part of the forest. The lake is surrounded by the rolling hills of northeastern Kentucky. Nearby Attractions The Morehead Office Visitor Center offers information about the Daniel Boone National Forest in addition to interpretive exhibits. A popular attraction within the Daniel Boone National Forest is the Red River Gorge Geological Area, which features more than 100 natural sandstone arches.

The sites · 208

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
AA001standard electric50/30
AA002standard electric32 ft50/30
AA003standard electric50/30
AA004standard electric50/30
AA005standard electric50/30
AA006standard electric50/30
AA007standard electric50/30
AA008standard electric50/30
AA009standard electric50/30
AA010standard electric50/30
AA012standard electric50/30
AA013standard electric50/30
AA014standard electric50/30
AA015standard electric50/30
AA016standard electric50/30
AA017standard electric50/30
AA018standard electric50/30
AA019standard electric50/30
AA020standard electric50/30
AA021standard electric50/30
AA022standard electric30
AA023standard electric30
AA024standard electric30
AA025standard electric30
AA026standard electric30
AA027standard electric30
AA028standard electric30
AA029standard electric30
AA030standard electric30
AA031standard electric30
AA032standard electric50/30
AA033standard electric30
AA034standard electric30
AA035standard electric30
AA036standard electric30
AA037standard electric30
AA038standard electric30
AA039standard electric50/30
BB001standard electric30
BB002standard electric30
BB003standard electric30
BB004standard electric30
BB005standard electric30
BB006standard electric30
BB007standard electric30
BB008standard electric30
BB009standard electric30
BB010standard electric30
BB011standard electric50/30
BB012standard electric50/30
BB013standard electric50/30
BB015standard electric50/30
BB016standard electric50/30
BB017standard electric50/30
BB018standard electric50/30
BB019standard electric50/30
CC001 - Hostmanagement50 ft50
CC002 - Hostmanagement50 ft50
CC003standard electric70 ft30
CC004 - Hostmanagement50 ft50

SHOWING 60 OF 208 SITES

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

Passes
and Golden Age and Golden Access Passports. This discount does not apply to Double Sites, Group Sites or additional fees for electricity.

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This campground sits in KY-05. This member’s public-lands record →

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